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Construction Boom in Wake County - And Deer are on the move! Spring and Fall seasons mean changing weather, daylight savings, and football season gets serious. But changing seasons also mean the seasonal migration of animals, particularly deer, throughout large parts of the country. READ MORE >>

Preserve your prized jewelry and watches By Matthew Cluxton Jewelry can be both sentimental and practical. Take care to preserve your collectible jewelry. Jewelry and watches have a strong appeal to many people. They can represent sentiment, personal adornment, private assets, family heirlooms and collectible works of art. READ MORE >>

New Employee Spotlight - June 2017 VFIS of North Carolina is excited to welcome our newest employee, Matt Moore. Matt is a native of Benson, NC. and is a volunteer firefighter at Benson Fire Department. READ MORE >>

By Mike Baker, Director of VFIS Risk Control Frigid temperatures, heavy snow, icy roads, strong winds, flooding and more can make winter particularly dangerous. Make sure your emergency service organization (ESO) is prepared for hazardous weather by checking your station for the following items: READ MORE >>

To carry or not to carry: Law enforcement officers carrying Narcan for opioid overdoses The number of deaths associated with opioid overdoses nationally has increased significantly to what some refer to as an epidemic. Addiction can affect all walks of life and the risk of opioid use may be secondary to prescription pain medication. READ MORE >>

Attention Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Hurricane Preparedness and Response for Wastewater Facilities Hurricanes have the potential to cause significant disruption in the operations of water and wastewater facilities. READ MORE >>

Managing Emergency Service Financial Systems by Dr. Bill Jenaway Ph.D "Almost Weekly we hear or read about an emergency service organization that has experienced a theft of funds, misappropriation of funds or some similar fidelity related loss. READ MORE >>

Low voltage electric shock a hazard at marinas By Kenneth Willemsen Boaters and marina visitors should be aware of the hazards of swimming in dock areas and the phenomenon of electric shock drowning (ESD). READ MORE >>